OSHA Inspection: SOUTHERN STAMPING, INC.

Issued

2022-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4351.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):  The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazards of being struck by fragments of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) plastic pipe in the event that the PVC plastic pipe ruptured:  a) Production and Fabrication Facility: On August 15, 2022 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to the hazard of being struck by fragments of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) plastic pipe in the event that the PVC plastic pipe ruptured. PVC plastic piping was used in exposed above ground locations to transport compressed air at approximately 80 psi. Employees use the compressed air to operate pneumatic tools to include but not limited to paint sprayers

Issued

2022-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4351.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to crush hazards while operating a forklift without a seatbelt:  a) Southern Stamping, Inc production facility: On August 15, 2022 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to crushed-by hazards, in that employees were required to operate a forklift without a functioning seatbelt.

Issued

2022-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4351.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces are inspected, regularly and as necessary, and maintained in a safe condition   a) Southern Stamping, Inc. fabrication facility: On August 15, 2022 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to slip, trip, and fall hazards in that employees are required to walk along the elevated walkway with multiple holes, uneven walking surfaces, and rotten wood used to navigate adjacent to the multiple dipping tanks in the dipping warehouse.

Issued

2022-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4351.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.101(b): "Compressed gases." The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6. Section 3.3.1 of the CGA Pamphlet P-1-1965 refers to storing cylinders in accordance with CGA and NFPA standards The CGA Pamplet P-1-1991 Section 3.7.4.1 states that "All compressed gas cylinders in service or in storage shall be secured to prevent from falling."   a) Southern Stamping, Inc. fabrication facility: On August 15, 2022 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to use the Mig Welder without ensuring that the Carbon Dioxide gas cylinder was secured from being knocked over. Pamphlet P-1-1965 section 3.4.4 states that before using cylinder, be sure it is properly supported to prevent it from being knocked over.

Issued

2022-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4351.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:      a) Production area, dipping/plating area; On or about  August 15, 2022 and at times prior; the employer exposed employees to hazards associated with chemicals in that employees were required to work with and around corrosive chemicals such as sulfuric acid, Chromium, primer, macuplex stripper, and Metex S 3 without first assessing the work task to the appropriate personal protective equipment.

Issued

2022-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4351.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:   a) Southern Stamping, Inc. fabrication facility; Welding station 1: On August 15, 2022 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to caught-in and laceration hazards in that employees were allowed to operate the sheer press machine with damaged guards.

Issued

2022-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4351.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4)(a):   a) Southern Stamping, Inc. fabrication facility; Welding station 1: On August 15, 2022 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were required to use a 4.5 inch portable angle grinder with the guard removed.

Issued

2022-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4351.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(1)(ii):Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a) Fabrication shop, welding station #1; On or about August 15 2022 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that the employer did not ensure that unused openings in electrical boxes were effectively closed.    b) Dip shop, gantry crane control box; On or about August 15, 2022 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that the employer did not ensure that unused opening in electrical boxes were effectively closed.

Issued

2022-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:(a)   a) Fabrication shop, welding station #1; On or about August 15 2022 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that the employer did not ensure that flexible cords attached to the Mig welder had appropriate strain relief.

Issued

2022-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:   a) Dipping station walk way; On or about August 15, 2022 and at times prior the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that the employer allowed employees to work at/near daisy chained flexible cords to include but not limited to surge protectors and extension cords as permanent wiring.  b) Dipping facility, production area; On or about August 15, 2022 and at times prior the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that the employer allowed employees to actively use daisy chained flexible cords to include but not limited to surge protectors and extension cords as permanent wiring.

Issued

2022-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy.  a) Dipping facility, production area; On or about August 15, 2022 and at times prior the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that the employer required employees to actively work at/near an electrical outlet box that did not have a cover or faceplate.

Issued

2022-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4351.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   a) Production area, dipping/plating area; On or about  August 15, 2022 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to hazards associated with chemicals in that employees were required to work with and around corrosive chemicals such as sulfuric acid, chromium, primer, macuplex stripper, and compressed gases for welding without first developing and implementing a written hazard communication program.

Issued

2022-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:   a) Production area, dipping/plating area; On or about  August 15, 2022 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to hazards associated with chemicals in that employees were required to work with and around corrosive chemicals such as sulfuric acid, chromium, primer, macuplex stripper, and compressed gases for welding without first being trained on the hazards associated with the chemicals in use.

Issued

2022-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):   a) Southern Stamping, Inc production facility: On August 15, 2022 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to crushed-by/struck-by hazards, in that employees were allowed to operate forklifts without the employer first ensuring the employees were certified to operate the forklifts as demonstrated by the completion of the required training and evaluation specified in the regulation.

Issued

2022-09-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-09-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1450.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.41(a)(2): Annual electronic submission of part 1904 records by establishments with 20 or more employees, but less than 250 employee. The establishment had 20 or more employees at some time during the previous calendar year, and this part required the establishment to keep records, but the employer did not electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee. The employer did not submit the information once a year, no later than the date listed in paragraph (c) of this section of the year after the calendar year covered by the form:  a) Southern Stamping, Inc, Irvington, AL; On or about March 2, 2022, the employer failed to electronically submit information from their OSHA Form 300A, Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses or equivalent form, for calendar year 2021 on or before March 2, 2022.  The establishment employed 32 employees during calendar year 2021 and was classified under NAICS code 336370.